BRITISH speedway has a new television deal in place for the next five years.
The BSPA have reached agreement with Eurosport for the live broadcast rights to both the SGB Premiership and Championship starting next year. Live coverage of meetings will be shown on the Eurosport channel, whilst highlights will also be available on the free-to-air Quest and DMAX channels, which are also part of Discovery's UK channel network. Viewers will also be able to stream all the action live and catch-up on demand via Eurosport Player "“ available anytime, anywhere on desktop and mobile. BSPA chairman Keith Chapman said: "We have been thrilled by the interest shown from broadcasters wishing to be part of our exciting sport during our recent tender process. "We are delighted to have concluded a long-term partnership with a major broadcaster in Eurosport. A significant atttraction for us has been the strong free-to-air component, with British Speedway being available on Quest and DMAX from 2020 onwards."
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